Manchester City seeks to replace Rodri after his move to Barcelona
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated that the club will attempt to find a replacement for Rodri following his transfer to Barcelona for £65 million. Rodri joined Barcelona after seven successful years with City, where he won numerous titles including the Ballon d'Or in 2024. Maresca emphasized the importance of adeptly recruiting new talent, referencing past successful transitions at the club. City has already made a record signing this summer and is exploring further additions before the transfer window closes on September 1.
- •Rodri transferred to Barcelona after nearly 300 appearances for City.
- •Maresca plans to find a 'new Rodri' to fill the gap.
- •City signed Elliot Anderson for £115 million this summer.
- •Transfer window closes September 1, with City looking at more signings.
- •Tottenham has agreed to a £75 million deal for City winger Savinho.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca raises a very valid point as Manchester City bid to replace Rodri
- 3:54 AMESPN Soccer — Maresca: Man City need to find a 'new Rodri'
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
- 9:30 PMBBC Sport — Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and embraces Manchester City challenge
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — We will find the new Rodri - Maresca
"‘You need to be good at recruiting the next one’ Maresca’s City take on Bournemouth on Sunday Enzo Maresca has brushed off the loss of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m by stating Manchester City will search for the “new Rodri” in the same way Sergio Agüero was replaced by Erling Haaland. Rodri’s departure is a sizable blow to the club’s new manager as he embarks on a first season in charge. Yet the Italian is not fazed by the absence of a player considered one of the world’s best No 6s. Continue reading...
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week."I'll try to find a new Rodri - it is what it is," said Maresca.
"Enzo Maresca says that Manchester City will find a replacement for Rodri just as players have taken over from Club legends in the past. Interviews The target is to be in contention, says Maresca The S...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:40 AMEnzo Maresca raises a very valid point as Manchester City bid to replace Rodri
Manchester City have bid farewell to a host of club icons and heroes in recent years. The latest of those to depart is Rodri. Manchester City’s former midfield general signed for Barcelona at the be...
- ESPN SoccerAug 23, 2026, 3:54 AMMaresca: Man City need to find a 'new Rodri'
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said the club need to find a "new Rodri" following the departure of their midfield linchpin.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:55 PMMaresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week."I'll try to find a new Rodri - it is what it is," said Maresca.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:30 PMMan City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 9:30 PMMan City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.
- The Guardian SportAug 22, 2026, 9:30 PMEnzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and embraces Manchester City challenge
‘You need to be good at recruiting the next one’ Maresca’s City take on Bournemouth on Sunday Enzo Maresca has brushed off the loss of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m by stating Manchester City will search for the “new Rodri” in the same way Sergio Agüero was replaced by Erling Haaland. Rodri’s departure is a sizable blow to the club’s new manager as he embarks on a first season in charge. Yet the Italian is not fazed by the absence of a player considered one of the world’s best No 6s. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:30 PMWe will find the new Rodri - Maresca
Enzo Maresca says that Manchester City will find a replacement for Rodri just as players have taken over from Club legends in the past. Interviews The target is to be in contention, says Maresca The S...
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